In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
Storm and Flood Assistance
The ACT State Emergency Service has received nearly 70 requests for assistance following storm activity in the Canberra region this evening.
A severe weather warning remains in place. The community is asked to stay vigilant, storm activity is likely to continue for the next several hours and into Sunday.
Strong winds have caused several trees to fall in Canberra's suburbs, blocking roads and damaging power lines and properties. An 89km/h wind gust was observed at Canberra Airport at 6:39PM. Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that could be energised.
Crews from the ACT State Emergency Service and ACT Fire & Rescue will be working into the evening to attend to jobs as quickly as possible.
For assistance in a storm or flood call the ACTSES on 132 500, in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).
Visit www.esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-ready or www.bom.gov.au for more information.
